Randy Rogers Band using 'San Antone' song to help San Antonio Food Bank

The Randy Rogers Band is using their song about the Alamo City to help the San Antonio Food Bank, a source thousands are relying on during the coronavirus pandemic.

The Randy Rogers Band is using their song about the Alamo City to help the San Antonio Food Bank, a source thousands are relying on during the coronavirus pandemic.

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The Randy Rogers Band is using their song about the Alamo City to help the San Antonio Food Bank, a source thousands are relying on during the coronavirus pandemic.

The Randy Rogers Band is using their song about the Alamo City to help the San Antonio Food Bank, a source thousands are relying on during the coronavirus pandemic.

Photo: Courtesy Of Shore Fire Media

Randy Rogers Band using 'San Antone' song to help San Antonio Food Bank

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The Randy Rogers Band is using their song about the Alamo City to help the San Antonio Food Bank, a source thousands are relying on during the coronavirus pandemic.

Each week, the Texas country band is hosting "Lyric Mondays," which launches a weekly online auction of lyrics handwritten by frontman Randy Rogers. A portion of the proceeds will go to an organization in need based off fan suggestions. Last week, Rogers said the auction of lyrics from "In My Arms Instead" generated a "pretty sizeable" donation that went to HungrySouls.org

"Basically what I'm going to be doing is playing a song, or a little bit of a song, sitting down and writing down the lyrics and signing them and personalizing them," the singer said in a clip posted on Facebook.

Rogers said he's seen the news coverage of the San Antonio Food Bank's efforts and said Comal County, where he lives, is also part of the 16-county service area. The song chosen to help benefit the food bank is fittingly "San Antone," the 2016 ode to the city which mentions a muse from Poteet, the Alamo and Frio Street.

Bidders must create an account on the Randy Rogers Band online store and verify an email address. The auction for the "San Antone" lyrics ends at noon on Friday. Whoever wins will be sent an email immediately with instructions for lyric personalization.

A new song will be posted each Monday for "several" weeks to come, the band says online.

Last week, the San Antonio Food Bank hosted a pop-up distribution event which proved to be a historic moment as it helped almost 10,000 households. The surge in food distribution during the pandemic has strained the food bank's warehouse, which serves San Antonio and surrounding communities year-round.

The organization launched an online fundraiser. Donors, whether a New York Times best-selling author, organizations and residents, have answered the call.

Eric Cooper, president and CEO of the food bank, responded to the generosity in a video on Easter Sunday, comparing the help to the biblical story of Jesus feeding 5,000 with five loaves and two fishes.

"This past week, you were a part of that miracle. All of us imparted of substance and tens of thousands were fed," Cooper said. "Please continue to support us as we feed those impacted by COVID-19. I know men can't live on bread alone and together we'll get through this."

The next mega distribution event is scheduled for 10 a.m. on Friday at the Alamodome. Pre-registration, either online at safoodbank.org or by calling 210-431-8326, is required.

Monetary donations to the food bank can be made online, by mail or phone. Here is more information on how to give. Crisis distribution volunteers are also needed. Those interested in donating time to give out food can sign up here.